Lithium-metal batteries represent a promising next-generation power source, but there is a trade-off between their energy density and cyclic stability. Now, an electrolyte designed to feature large solvation clustering structures enables a large lithium-metal pouch cell with a boosted energy density of 500 Wh kg−1 and an extended lifespan.
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Wang, Z., Zhang, B. Larger solvation clusters yield superior results. Nat Energy 9, 918–919 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01566-y
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